Sights of the Season

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Making a rare appearance, the northern lights put on a show Nov. 11 in the western suburbs.
The Western Suburbs Giving Circle of Chicago Foundation for Women held its annual kickoff event this fall at Lifetime Fitness Oak Brook.
Hosted by Anderson’s Bookshop, graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier had a presentation for fans Nov. 10 at Tivoli Theatre in Downers Grove.
Nicor Gas hosted a ribbon-cutting for its Smart Neighborhood show home Nov. 12 in Aurora. The home is part of one of two planned communities being built by Nicor and Habitat for Humanity that feature affordable houses with energy-efficient technology for sustainable living.
Nicor Gas hosted a ribbon-cutting for its Smart Neighborhood show home Nov. 12 in Aurora. The home is part of one of two planned communities being built by Nicor and Habitat for Humanity that feature affordable houses with energy-efficient technology for sustainable living.
Nicor Gas hosted a ribbon-cutting for its Smart Neighborhood show home Nov. 12 in Aurora. The home is part of one of two planned communities being built by Nicor and Habitat for Humanity that feature affordable houses with energy-efficient technology for sustainable living.
More than 450 guests (including the host committee, pictured) attended the DuPage Foundation’s annual benefit Nov. 8 at the Westin Chicago Lombard.
One of Naperville’s newest dining and entertainment redevelopments (located on the corner of Aurora Avenue and Route 59) continues to host openings and events, including an outdoor ice rink (above) and new eateries.
Velvet Taco serves up more than 20 global and unique tacos and bowls—as well as its signature red velvet cake.
Velvet Taco serves up more than 20 global and unique tacos and bowls—as well as its signature red velvet cake.
Velvet Taco serves up more than 20 global and unique tacos and bowls—as well as its signature red velvet cake.
Chicken Salad Chick makes a dozen varieties of chicken salad from scratch daily.
Chicken Salad Chick makes a dozen varieties of chicken salad from scratch daily.
The venerable Cheesecake Factory boasts more than 250 items on its book-like menu, including (of course) cheesecakes.
The venerable Cheesecake Factory boasts more than 250 items on its book-like menu, including (of course) cheesecakes.
The venerable Cheesecake Factory boasts more than 250 items on its book-like menu, including (of course) cheesecakes.
The venerable Cheesecake Factory boasts more than 250 items on its book-like menu, including (of course) cheesecakes.

People, places, and scenes around the area

 

Photos: DuPage Foundation; Laura Meyer (Smart Home); Elyse Kennard-Leavy (Western Suburbs Giving Circle); Jen Banowetz (Northern Lights, Telgemeier, Block 59)

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